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Home Remedies For Chest Deformity

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Pectus carinatum is caused by cartilage overgrowth, leading to protuberence of the sternum. Since it rarely causes a hemodynamic issue, surgery is usually for cosmetic reasons. If you think you know of a home remedy for this, feel free to try it.
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Many possible but most commonly seen are pectus excavatum where sternum is displaced into chest cavity and may impinge on internal organs. May also see pigeon chest where sternum is anterior forming the appearance almost like the bow of a ship. These are just two of many variations that are seen
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Try these tips::
Avoid milk as it can increase mucus production in many people. Increase your water intake to help loosen the phlem. Take a hot shower and breathe the steam or boil water on the stove. Many hots teas are soothing such as mullen and honey. Do not give honey to children or infants. Any cough lasting longer than one week should be evaluated by a doctor just in case infection is present.
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Improve drainage:
Decongestants can be helpful, but rinsing the nose with salt water can be even more helpful. There are low-volume sprays available in the drug store such as ocean spray or simply saline. High- volume rinsing with a neilmed bottle or neti pot are often even better. You need to see your physician if your symptoms lasts more than two weeks or you develop fever or facial headaches.
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Not quick fix:
Pain down the leg is usually self limited and will improve with time. They key is keep moving. Physical therapy is the best treatment. If I better in a few weeks then get checked out.
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Check these out:
Hydrate well. Consider using a warm air vaporizer. Mix several teaspoons of honey into herbal tea with a squeeze of lemon juice. Or make tea with 2 tsp of marshmallow root bark per 1cup of hot water (steep in a covered pot for at least 5 minutes). Drink several times a day or as needed to relieve coughing. See a physician if your cough is not resolving, difficulty breathing or temp > 104.
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Home remedies:
Hydrate well. Consider using a warm air vaporizer. Mix several teaspoons of honey into herbal tea with a squeeze of lemon juice. Or make tea with 2 tsp of marshmallow root bark per 1cup of hot water (steep in a covered pot for at least 5 minutes). Drink several times a day or as needed to relieve coughing. See a physician if your cough is not resolving, difficulty breathing or temp > 104.
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Varies:
Chronic pain and depression can often feed of and aggravate each other. Sometimes treating depression can go a long way to improving chronic pain and the reverse is also true. There are relly not any home remedies to correct the structural aspects of scoliosis, but keeping the abdominal core as strong as possible can improve the pain that may result from scoliosis. Thank you for the question.
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Depends...:
Treatment for a nonproductive, chronic cough depends on the etiology. Some possible etiologies include bronchospasm, gerd, post-nasal drip or even a combination of factors. All these etiologies have entirely different treatments so treatment depends on the suspected etiology. Your doctor should evaluate your cough so the correct treatment can be rendered.
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Sore from congestion:
? Neti pots can
reduce nasal congestion. Mix ¼ tsp salt w 1 cup lukewarm water. More salt can also be used. Place solution in neti pot. Tilt head ; pour solution into 1 nostril. Blow nose lightly ; spit out any liquid that drains into throat. Repeat on other side. This can be done in the evening before you go to bed ; again in A.M. You can watch a video online to get the finer details down.
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Treat OA at home.:
For home remedies, the mainstay may simply be a heating pad. Although the joints themselves feel hot, and this recommendation then may seem counterintuitive, applying heat will help to circulate out the byproducts of inflammation locally, those that contribute to the pain.
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Several:
Good back health in terms of correct postures & mechanics related to lifting. Exercise on a regular basis, good sleeping habits & weight control are a few things that can help. Job satisfaction is important. If a smoker, stop as this increases rate of spine degeneration. Local heat applications, stretching exercises under a hot shower, otc medication as needed. Avoid prolonged positioning
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Yes:
F you have a significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see your medical provider & get a strep throat test & culture. Saltwater gargles are very helpful. Mix a teaspoon of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle with this several times a day. You can gargle with aloe vera juice a couple of times per day. A mixture of chamomile tea with honey & a small amount of lemon juice is good.
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Not without doctor:
not without doctor examination and reaching for a proper cause and providing treatment that could be hormonal or could be something else
saying that stay away from caffeine and chocolate and try combination of vitamin E and Ibuprofen until you see your doctor
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